Feb 28 Investigations False testimony didn’t end these Kentucky state troopers’ careers Some troopers downplayed or misrepresented the force they had used. On other occasions, they misrepresented the facts under oath about what they or others had done. By R.G. Dunlop Feb 28 Investigations False testimony didn’t end these Kentucky state troopers’ careers R.G. Dunlop
Aug 19 Investigations For Kentucky State Police, Lots of Shootings Draw Little Scrutiny The Kentucky State Police fatally shot 41 people from 2015 through 2020, more than any other law enforcement agency in the state. By R.G. Dunlop and Alysia Santo Aug 19 Investigations State Police Had Most Fatal Shootings in Kentucky R.G. Dunlop and Alysia Santo
Feb 5 Investigations Kentucky State Police’s Top Recruiter Reassigned For Attending D.C. Trump Rally Capt. Michael Webb was reassigned on Jan. 8 from his position in the recruitment branch to the Inspections and Evaluations Branch. By Eleanor Klibanoff Feb 5 Investigations Top KSP Recruiter Reassigned For Attending D.C. Trump Rally Eleanor Klibanoff
Jan 4 Investigations Women Make Gains In Police Jobs Nationally, But Ky. Agencies Are More Male Women are making strides in police forces across the country. But in Kentucky, progress remains distant. By Graham Ambrose and Eleanor Klibanoff Jan 4 Investigations Fewer Ky. Women Work In Law Enforcement Than A Decade Ago Graham Ambrose and Eleanor Klibanoff
Oct 19 Community Man Arrested For Threats That Closed Kentucky School System A heavily armed Kentucky man was arrested after authorities uncovered evidence of a "credible and imminent" threat that prompted a rural school district to cancel classes Friday. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Oct 19 Community Man Arrested For Threats That Closed Kentucky School System Bruce Schreiner, AP
Sep 3 Community There Were Fewer Bicycle Collisions In Louisville This Summer, Data Show Good news for cyclists: There were fewer traffic collisions involving bikes and riders this summer compared to last, though it's unclear why. By Amina Elahi Sep 3 Community Data: There Were Fewer Bicycle Collisions In Louisville This Summer Amina Elahi
Jul 2 Politics Beshear Says Protesters Were Illegally Restricted From Kentucky Capitol Attorney General Andy Beshear says Kentucky State Police illegally restricted a poverty group’s access to the state Capitol building during a series of protests last month. By Ryland Barton Jul 2 Politics Beshear Says Protesters Were Illegally Restricted From Ky. Capitol Ryland Barton
Jun 13 Politics Anti-Poverty Group Considers Lawsuit Over Kentucky Capitol Restrictions Kentucky State Police are only allowing two protesters at a time from the group to enter the Capitol building following a series of escalating protests in recent weeks. By Ryland Barton Jun 13 Politics Anti-Poverty Group Considers Lawsuit Over Ky. Capitol Restrictions Ryland Barton
Feb 15 Politics Kentucky State Police Creates Unit To Investigate Police Shootings The five-person Critical Incident Response Team will automatically investigate if a KSP officer is involved in a shooting. By Ryland Barton Feb 15 Politics Kentucky State Police Creates Unit To Investigate Police Shootings Ryland Barton
Mar 5 Local News KSP Collecting Supplies for Storm Victims From Alex Suckow, Kentucky Public Radio While the Red Cross and other relief agencies continue to fundraise on behalf of storm victims, Kentucky State Police are collecting supplies to aid in the cleanup and recovery across the Commonwealth. KSP spokesperson Lieutenant David Jude says all 16 KSP posts have been designated as drop off areas […] By Rick Howlett Mar 5 Local News KSP Collecting Supplies for Storm Victims Rick Howlett
Jul 25 Local News Kentucky State Police Recruiting Cadets For 2012 The Kentucky State Police are recruiting cadets for the class of 2012. Recruitment Commander Rick Saint-Blancard says the KSP training academy in Frankfort can accommodate as many as 120 cadets. He says applicants must be prepared for the physical and mental rigors of a 23-week training program. “We have a significant drop rate in our […] By Rick Howlett Jul 25 Local News Kentucky State Police Recruiting Cadets For 2012 Rick Howlett
May 24 Local News Kentucky State Police Awards Presented In Frankfort The 2010 Kentucky State Police Trooper of the Year is a 17-year veteran of Post One in far western Kentucky. Senior Trooper Thomas Williams of Smithland is a busy man. Patrolling I-24 and the Western Kentucky Parkway, he issued more than 2,000 citations last year, including 777 for speeding. He investigated 45 criminal cases and […] By Tony McVeigh May 24 Local News Kentucky State Police Awards Presented In Frankfort Tony McVeigh
May 9 Local News Frankfort Prison to Become State Police Training Academy Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has decided to close a minimum security prison and make it a training academy for Kentucky State Police. Beshear says the state no longer needs the Frankfort Career Development Center, which houses 205 low-risk inmates. “Our inmate population has dropped, more than 1600 inmates, between February 15, 2008 and April 20 […] By Tony McVeigh May 9 Local News Frankfort Prison to Become State Police Training Academy Tony McVeigh
Apr 27 Local News GOP Ag Commissioner Candidates Support Hemp Several candidates for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner say they’d like to see more industrial hemp grown in the state, but law enforcement officials disagree with the proposals. The commonwealth was once a leading producer of hemp, which can be used for paper, textiles and other products. Proponents say it could help bring revenue to Kentucky. However, […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 27 Local News GOP Ag Commissioner Candidates Support Hemp Gabe Bullard
Apr 8 Politics Kentucky Highway Fatalities Continue To Decline There’s been a steady decline in highway fatalities in Kentucky since 2005, when 985 people were killed. Last year, the number of fatalities fell to 760, the fifth consecutive year of declines. Kentucky State Police spokesman David Jude says increased seat belt use is one reason, but rising gas prices likely are playing a role, […] By Tony McVeigh Apr 8 Politics Kentucky Highway Fatalities Continue To Decline Tony McVeigh